Penguins' Crosby hit in face with puck

Sidney Crosby lays on the ice after getting hit with a puck during the second period. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was hit in the face by a puck in the second period of Thursday's game against the Islanders, causing a significant cut and forcing Crosby to go to the locker room.

However, Crosby returned to the game soon thereafter.

The incident occurred less than two minutes into the second period when New York defenseman Dylan Reese attempted to clear the zone, and his pass hit the face of Crosby, who was about 10 feet away. Crosby remained down for about 30 seconds before leaving with trainer Chris Stewart.